The rise of CJ Stroud in the NFL has been nothing short of impressive.
The young quarterback emerged as a breakout star for the Houston Texans last season, earning the Offensive Rookie of the Year title.
Now, sports analyst Chris Broussard is posing the question of whether Stroud could potentially challenge the likes of Patrick Mahomes, who recently secured his second consecutive Super Bowl victory.
Broussard believes that while Stroud may not be on Mahomes’ level just yet, he has the potential to become a top contender in the league. Despite acknowledging Stroud’s talent, Broussard emphasizes the importance of not prematurely comparing him to Mahomes, considering Stroud’s rookie status and limited experience.
In a recent interview, Broussard stated, “I’m not gonna sit here and say that CJ Stroud is right now, definitely better than Lamar or Josh and Joe Burrow. But he has something in his favor in this type of argument that all of them lack. So, he’s a better passer than Lamar, he’s more poised and doesn’t make the same mistakes as Josh Allen, Burrows is just injury prone.”
While Stroud undoubtedly deserves recognition for his accomplishments, it’s crucial to manage expectations and give him the time to develop without undue pressure. Earlier in the year, Stroud didn’t shy away from ranking himself among the NFL’s elite quarterbacks.
“I think I put it on film,” Stroud confidently expressed to CBS Sports Radio. “I think my numbers speak for themselves. Especially missing two games. If I didn’t miss two games, my numbers would have been just as good or one of the best in the league. And I think you can see the impact I had on my team. I just want to win.”
